Nebula 2.0 released

[Tom Likens]

Thanks Tom

I tried using Djinn as a test opponent but the current public version doesn't do very well in bullet (40/5" or 40/10")
This is not very surprising considering the fact xboard doesn't send time in milliseconds. Arasan fares even worse so I wasn't able to use it either.
Dirty is the only xboard engine handling bullet well.

I hope you make a great improvement but not too great

Hey Dragan,

That's actually good to know. I'm going to see if I can fix that over the weekend. I want Djinn
to be able to handle all time controls. Are you using cutechess-cli or something else?

--tom

[michiguel]

Thanks Tom

I tried using Djinn as a test opponent but the current public version doesn't do very well in bullet (40/5" or 40/10")
This is not very surprising considering the fact xboard doesn't send time in milliseconds. Arasan fares even worse so I wasn't able to use it either.
Dirty is the only xboard engine handling bullet well.

I hope you make a great improvement but not too great

Did you try Gaviota?

Miguel

[Sylwy]

Hello Dragan !

Tonight my test will be here !
It has been born the successor of Naum ?

Regards,
SilvianR

[geots]

This discussion caught my attention, and I think a 100 game match at 40/20 repeating is in order. And it should be interesting. You can follow the updates in Tournament and Matches Section................



Best to you both,

george

PS: Controls will be benchmarked to CCRL standards.

[Sylwy]

Hi !

Here it is !
Conditions:

TC=4'+2"
Hash=128 MB
Book=Shredder12.ctg
GUI=Fritzy 11
CPU=Athlon 64 3800+

Both engines were linked to 5 men Nalimov TBs.

N2 0.4 has 2389 ELO points on CEGT (4'/40).
Seems, after this short test, Nebula 2.0 w32 1CPU to have around 2420 ELO CEGT (4'/40). Very close to its rating in TCEC tournament of Mr. Martin Thorensen (2421):

http://www.tcec-chess.net/engine_ratings.php

All in all - a very stable and promising chess engine.





Waiting for the tests coming from Monsieur Georges - ex CCRL premium tester !

Have - you all - a nice weekend ! The mountains wait for me ( they are a lot of snow just now - wonderful) !

SilvianR

[Dragan]

Gaviota is my absolute favorite test opponent and my main target. My goal for the next release is to reach the level of 0.85.1
The goal for 2.0 was to reach Cheng's level under my test conditions and that was accomplished.
My top 5 test opponents in order of preference are:
1. Gaviota 0.85.1
2. Cheng 1.07
3. Rodent 0.7
4. Dirty 5-Sep
5. RedQueen 1.1.3

If my test versions are very close in strength, I pick the one that has better score against top 5.

I choose Gaviota as my main target, because I respect its author the most

[Dragan]

Yes, I use cutechess.

I prefer opponents that are slightly stronger then Nebula. The beatings Nebula gets from them serve as a motivating factor. Looks like you are the same

[Dragan]

George, that would be great. Thanks.
I test at 40 moves in 10sec, so don't have a clue how engine performs at longer time controls.
Will have to do more trash talking in the future to motivate some more testers
Cheers, Dragan

[Dragan]

Thanks Ruxy.
Doubt I will ever be able to reach the level of Naum if I decide to go my own way without referencing top open source programs.
Don't really care about going for the top. I just want to have some fun doing my own thing.
I would be disappointed if I don't get +100 ELO over 1.5 in CEGT blitz. Are you a CEGT tester?

[geots]

George, that would be great. Thanks.
I test at 40 moves in 10sec, so don't have a clue how engine performs at longer time controls.
Will have to do more trash talking in the future to motivate some more testers
Cheers, Dragan

Dragan, tell them your newest version can give Houdini "pawn and move". That will light a fire under them.


Best,

george